Plot & Summary
Capturing the essence and tension of an invisible danger that could erupt at any moment is no mean feat, but Carlos César Arbeláez most assuredly manages it with his debut feature, which first creates a bucolic scene so that the oncoming threat is shown in stark relief. Set in a village deep in the La Pradera region of the Colombian countryside, the sense of the natural surroundings is acute, from the verdant colours of the film's title to the sound of birdsong and the whirr of crickets - acting as a backdrop for the games that little Manuel (played beautifully by Hernan Ocampo) plays with his friends Paco Luz and Julian. Chief among them is football. Manuel is a keen goalie and dreams of making it big, so the arrival of a brand new ball on his ninth birthday is like manna from heaven.
Rating
7.7/10 (133 votes)
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